The Perks Of Living Minimally
We are seeing more and more people lean towards minimalistic living. These so-called minimalists believe in only owning the essentials and only holding onto things that are nearest and dearest to their hearts. Are you considering becoming a minimalist? Below we discussed the perks of living minimally and ponder the question “Why wouldn’t we all want to give this a try?”
What stays matters. How much space in your home is dedicated to storage? For many of us, if we’re being honest with ourselves, most of our closet space, basements and attics have one sole purpose- housing storage.
As we mentioned above, minimalists (and those who simply choose to live a life with fewer things) focus on surrounding themselves with the essentials. Only things that are cherished and that have value are kept. And by value we mean something as simple as a can opener- because everybody needs a can opener.
More studies are being done on the effects of clutter. Did you know that simply waking up to a cluttered home raises stress levels? While dirty laundry is one form of clutter, another form is simply too much stuff. When your home is full of non-necessities clutter is inevitable. Minimizing the overabundance of things in your home will dramatically cut down on the potential for clutter.
Keeping around the things that matter most to you (your grandmother’s rocking chair, your favorite painting, the coffee table that your spouse made) will help you enjoy them more. The more space you can give your most prized possessions, the better you will be able to cherish them.
When choosing to live minimally you also have the opportunity to donate to those less fortunate. Remember that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Don’t toss out what you decide you no longer need. Instead, donate to a local charity.